On August 17, Pennsylvania launched the official website for the state’s redistricting process at

http://www.redistricting.state.pa.us

In a statement to accompany the launch, Senate Majority Leader Pileggi wrote,

“I hope this website leads to greater public involvement in the redistricting process,” Senator Pileggi said. “It’s a great tool to contact the Commission, learn the basics of redistricting, and stay informed as the Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s work progresses.”

The site’s features include interactive Google maps showing the current outlines of seats in the General Assembly and Congress, which were approved in 2001, along with the lines approved in 1991. It also makes it easy for anyone to contact the Commission, watch Commission meetings, and follow the timeline for legislative redistricting.

The website allows users to see 1991 and 2001 map lines for state and congressional districts imposed on a Google map of Pennsylvania.  Also provided is a timeline of the redistricting process and explanations of how state legislative and congressional redistricting works.